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Glucagon receptor (present in survodutide and retatrutide, absent in tirzepatide): Glucagon receptor activation increases hepatic fat oxidation (the liver burns stored fat), raises resting energy expenditure by an estimated 150-200 kcal/day, and reduces hepatic lipid accumulation